Local high schools’ SAT scores up, but remain lower than much of FCPS
Three of the four high schools in the Richmond Highway area saw their average SAT scores rise in 2018, but those scores still lagged behind most of FCPS.
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Highlights from the 3rd annual Tour de Mount Vernon
Around 100 bicyclists clad in cold-weather gear showed up at Fort Hunt Park November 17 to participate in the third annual Tour de Mount Vernon.
Monday notes
Links from weekend stories, including a look at what's next for Jeff McKay, Hayfield's playoff loss, and a police camera bill from from Rep. Don Beyer.
Documents: Car driver blamed, but not charged, for deadly 2016 GW parkway bus crash
Investigative documents show that authorities blamed the driver of a Mini Cooper for causing a deadly 2016 collision with a tour bus.
Collingwood lights to be featured on ABC holiday series
Bill and Jan Vaughan’s home on Collingwood Road will make its nationwide debut on season six of “The Great Christmas Light Fight.”
Report: Moussa murder suspect confessed to killing her
The suspect in the murder of 16-year-old Jholie Moussa is said to have confessed to killing her after being arrested, NBC Washington reported Friday.
Mount Vernon students fling pumpkins, learn engineering
Mount Vernon held its first annual "Pumpkin Chunk" earlier this month, with engineering students building trebuchets to fling the fall fruits.
New bench at Huntley Meadows to honor late Park Authority director
A new bench at Huntley Meadows will honor William “Bill” Beckner, who served as director of the Fairfax County Park Authority from 1989 to 1993.
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Engleside Plaza gets new look
Home to Safeway, CVS, Firehouse Subs and other tenants, Engleside Plaza has been undergoing a façade upgrade and other improvements in recent weeks.